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Category: Africa
Seychelles: Central Bank Chief steps down in March 2024
The governor of the Central Bank of Seychelles (CBS) Caroline Abel, will leave her position in March 2024 when her contract ends. C. Abel made ... Read More
UAE, Congo ink trade agreement
United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Congo have sealed a comprehensive bilateral trade agreement that is expected to reduce or eliminate tariffs, remove unnecessary trade barriers, ... Read More
Sudan peace talks on hold amid escalating conflict, as Egypt, Türkiye issue travel advisories
The leader of Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has visited Ethiopia and Uganda on his first trip abroad since war broke out with Sudan’s ... Read More
Senegal’s 2024 election: 79 candidates, including jailed Sonko, file to run for presidency
A total of 79 individuals, including the jailed opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, are reported to have filed their candidacy for the February 2024 presidential election ... Read More
Russian embassy re-opens in Burkina Faso after 32 years as France struggles to exert influence
After nearly 32 years without a diplomatic presence in Burkina Faso, Russia has announced the opening of its embassy in the capital Ouagadougou, in a ... Read More
Senegalese navy busts trafficking attempt of 690kg of cocaine bound for Europe
The Senegalese navy has thwarted a drug trafficking attempt of 690 kg of cocaine. The substance, bound for Europe, was seized onboard a speeding boat. ... Read More
Russia re-opens embassy in Burkina Faso after nearly 32-year absence
Russia has re-opened its Embassy in Burkina Faso’s capital Ouagadougou, nearly 32 years after shutting down the mission. This comes amid growing ties between the ... Read More
UN pledges to fund AU-led peace missions after challenging year for peacekeepers in Africa
The United Nations Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution on the financing of African Union-led peace support operations that also aims to “bolster the ... Read More
Battle for influence: US private security firm in talks with CAR govt to counter Russia’s Wagner
The US private military company Bancroft Global Development is reportedly in talks with the government of Central African Republic (CAR) over "future activities,” as the ... Read More
Côte d’Ivoire to supply fuel to Guinea in wake of fuel terminal explosion
The Ivorian Government announced Wednesday December 27 the decision to send every month 50 million liters of fuel to Guinea, which is facing an acute ... Read More